Explore the Family Name Polsky
The meaning of Polsky
Jewish (Ashkenazic), Ukrainian, and Belorussian: ethnic or habitational name from Russian polskiy or another East Slavic adjective meaning ‘Polish’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Polsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polsky witnessed a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Polsky was ranked the 31,621st most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped slightly to 31,790th place in 2010, indicating a 0.53% decrease in rank. On the other hand, the count of individuals with the Polsky surname increased by 5.07%, from 691 in 2000 to 726 in 2010. The proportion of people named Polsky per 100,000 population declined by 3.85%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #31,790 | -0.53% |
| Count | 691 | 726 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polsky
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Polsky surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts over the decade. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 96.96% in 2000 to 93.53% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 137.24%, rising from 1.45% to 3.44%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also grew, from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010, marking a 48.46% increase. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Polskys in either year, while the Black population emerged at 0.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 93.53% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 3.44% | 137.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.93% | 48.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |